Lamps backing Hiddink

12 February 2009 08:30
England international Frank Lampard says he is looking forward to working with Chelsea's new manager Guus Hiddink.[LNB] The vastly-experienced Dutch tactician has been named The Blues' new boss for the remainder of the season following Luiz Felipe Scolari's sacking.[LNB]Hiddink brings a comprehensive CV to Stamford Bridge after helping the likes of South Korea and Australia impress in recent World Cups.[LNB]The 62-year-old is now in charge of Russia, but has come to Chelsea's aid after World Cup winner Scolari was axed after paying the price for below-par league results.[LNB]Top name"He's obviously got a top name and worked with top players," Lampard told Sky Sports News.[LNB]"He taken teams in big competition a long way that you might not expect to go as far as they did technically. He made them play very well.[LNB]"I don't know much about him, but I look forward to working with him."[LNB]Positive wordsScolari failed to last a season after replacing Avram Grant, but Lampard, who played in England's 2-0 loss to Spain on Wednesday, had nothing but positive words for the Brazilian.[LNB]"I had a great relationship with Scolari for six to seven months, or whatever it was," he continued.[LNB]"When he came to the club it was a difficult summer for me and straight away he made me feel comfortable.[LNB]"He's a very, very good man and I wish him all the best in the future."[LNB]

Source: SKY_Sports